This course is designed to help students understand the principles of academic integrity and the serious consequences of plagiarism and collusion. Through engaging resources, examples, and quizzes, students will learn how to correctly reference sources, avoid academic misconduct, and uphold ethical standards in their academic work. Completion of this course is essential for developing responsible scholarship and maintaining the credibility of your qualifications.
Library Services: General policies and regulations
What you can expect from us and what we expect from you:
William College Library Services undertakes to:
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Provide at the start of your course at WC, an induction to welcome you to our libraries and resources and to continue to offer support throughout your studies
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Provide an environment which is safe, comfortable and conducive to study with accessible study space
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Provide material for you to use in your learning and to support you in developing your searching, evaluating, referencing and research skills
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Give you the means of providing feedback on what we do and how we can improve our services to meet your needs
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Provide and support an inclusive environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and to always treat you with respect, courtesy and fairness
You should undertake to:
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Treat all library staff and users with respect and courtesy and follow all WC Library policies
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Always share your WC ID and to show it to university staff when asked.
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WC Library is a single room and therefore there are no suitable areas for silent or group study: all users of the library are asked to study quietly and with respect to the needs of others using the space.
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Smoking, including e-cigarettes, or drinking of alcohol is prohibited
It is with your assistance and support that we continue to maintain and develop a pleasant environment conducive to learning and study.
We treat non-observance of this charter seriously and failure to comply with the above undertakings may lead to sanction under the university disciplinary regulations. Thank you for your co-operation.
WILLIAM COLLEGE Library
BORROWING RULES
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Borrowing rights for up to three books on a two-week loan
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Renewal is available for one week more
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Return borrowed items to the library when you have finished with them and take responsibility for any reserved, lost or damaged items borrowed on your name
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It is your responsibility to ensure all Library items are returned on time and that all items are returned when your card expires at the end of the period
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Abide by copyright law and acceptable use polices when copying from books, journals and other materials in our library and when accessing digital resources
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Borrowers are responsible for all items issued to their ID number. This responsibility only ends when the item has been recorded as returned
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Missing, lost, stolen or destroyed items on loan must be replaced by the borrower. Please contact the library to follow instructions.
GENERAL BEHAVIOUR
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Behave appropriately and treat others with respect:
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Respect Library rules including the use of mobile phones and food and drink
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Respect silent study areas, talk quietly anywhere else in the library
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Use equipment for study purposes only
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Report any equipment damage or faults (including the discovery of computer viruses), and any damage to learning materials, to the library team immediately so that we can take speedy action
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Be aware of Library service hours and leave the building promptly at closing times
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The maintenance of a clean and pleasant learning environment is important to those who use our facilities
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Vacate the building immediately on hearing the fire alarm
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Always keep your possessions with you and do not leave them unattended at any time
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